The community health nurse is using principles of change theory to direct the planning process. What occurs during the moving stage?
A) Client system becomes aware of a problem and the need for change.
B) Problem is diagnosed, and solutions to the problem are identified.
C) From alternative solutions, one is chosen that is most appropriate for the situation.
D) The program for solving the problem is planned in detail and begun.
Ans: D
During the unfreezing stage, the client system becomes aware of a problem and the need for change. Then the problem is diagnosed, and solutions to the problem are identified. From these alternative solutions, one is chosen that seems most appropriate for the situation. In the moving stage, the change actually occurs. The problem is clarified, and the program for solving the problem is planned in detail and begun.
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